INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

FOR SUPERTRACK MODEL K4

Ku-BAND TV-RO ANTENNAS

KNS Inc.

Tel)+82-42-932-0351~2
Fax)+82-42-932-0353
Web) http://kns-kr.com/

28.03. 2011
 KNS SuperTrack systems are manufactured in the
Republic of South Korea.

Copyright Notice

All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this document is proprietary to

KNS, Inc. This document may not be reproduced or distributed in any form without
the consent of KNS, Inc. The information in this document is subject to change
without notice.

Copyright 2011 KNS, Inc.

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Revision History

Revision Date Description By Remarks

1.0 14. 01. 2011 Initial Release(PCU Ver. K1.000 & Hong
ACU Ver. 1.00)
1.1 28. 03. 2011 PCU version is updated(PCU Ver. Hong
K1.040 & ACU Ver. 1.00)
1.2 16. 06. 2011 Change the photo of packing Hong
box(PCU Ver. K1.050 & ACU Ver.
1.10)

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 Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................... 1
1.1. Purpose ....................................................................................... 1

2. Installation ............................................................................. 2
2.1. Site Selection .............................................................................. 2
2.2. Unpacking the Unit ..................................................................... 4
2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation .............................................. 5
2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting ............................................................... 6
2.5. ACU Mounting ............................................................................. 9
2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional) ....................................................... 10
2.7. Cable Connection ...................................................................... 13

3. Operation ..............................................................................16
3.1. Front Panel Functions .............................................................. 16
3.2. ACU Display Operation ............................................................. 19
3.3. Set-up Mode .............................................................................. 22

4. How to Operate SCS ............................................................31

4.1. Connect to PC ........................................................................... 31
4.2. Setting the parameters of the satellite ..................................... 33
4.3. Skew Control ............................................................................. 40
4.4. Antenna State ............................................................................ 42
4.5. Installer ...................................................................................... 45

Appendix A: Example of Setting the Satellites Parameters

Using SCS ..................................................................................50

Appendix B: Error Code Definition ..........................................55

Appendix C: Specifications ......................................................59

Appendix D: Satellite Information ............................................60

Appendix E: Radome and Antenna Mounting Holes Layout ..64

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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information required by the
end user, customer and installer to successfully install the K4 antenna and controller
and to program the KA-80 for operation.

It is recommended that all personnel responsible for operating K4 systems should

know which type of system they have, read and understand the basic terms, and be
familiar with the operation of these systems.

Although installations may be completed by the customers preferred personnel, it is

also recommended that personnel be trained in the KNS suite of equipment installation
procedures and trained by the relevant KNS Inc. experts.

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2. Installation
2.1. Site Selection

Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radome assembly. It
should be installed where:

1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view of as much of the sky as is practical.
Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal
from the dish as the boat turns.

2. The antenna is situated at least 5m away from other transmitting antennae (HF,
VHF and radar) that may generate signals that may interfere with the SuperTrack K
series antenna. The further away the SuperTrack K series antenna is from other
such antennae, the less impact their operation will have on it.

The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted on the boat. If necessary,
reinforce the mounting area to ensure that it does not flex due to the boats motion
or vibration.

Figure 2-1 Best Location I

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 Figure 2-2 Best Location II

Figure 2-3 Antenna Blockages

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 2.2. Unpacking the Unit

Cut the band and remove the items of antenna equipment. Do not turn the box on its
side to tip or roll out the product, or turn the box upside down to remove it.

Figure 2-4 Unpack the Antenna

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 2.3. Equipment and Cable Installation

The coax connector bracket beneath the radome is labeled. The functional
assignment of these labels is as follows:
K4 Connectors
RF1: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical Low).
RF2: Connect to the multi-switch (Horizontal Low).
RF3: Connect to the multi-switch (Vertical High).
RF4/ACU: Connect to the ACU.

NOTE: Unused coax connections (on the connector bracket) MUST be terminated
with a 75ohm terminator.

NOTE: We recommend the following cable types for cable lengths:

-within 20m: RG6
-within 50m: RG11
-within 100m: LMR400
-within 200m: LMR600

NOTE: Impedance of cable is 75ohm. Also you can select the other cable types.
You have to keep in mind that we recommend all attenuation of cable is under
20dB at 2.5GHz.

Figure 2-5 RF Connector Bracket

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 2.4. Antenna Unit Mounting
Drill four bolt holes and cut out a cable access hole on the mounting site. (See
reference appendix.)
Position the base plate over the mounting holes and the cable access hole, and
then align the radome base plates Bow label (shown in Figure 2-6) with the
ships bow.

Figure 2-6 BOW Label of the Radome Base

1. Connect the data/power and the RF cables from below decks to the base plate
with a 7/16 wrench, applying 30 pounds of torque. Check the label on both ends
of each RF cable to match its antenna base-plate connector. Do NOT use Teflon
gel on the cable fittings as it reduces signal strength at high frequencies.

2. Install flat washers and spring washers and a mounting bolt to each mounting hole of
the radome base from the underside of the mounting surface. Apply Loctite 241 to the
threads of the mounting bolt up near the mounting surface and tighten each of the 4
bolts to 24 in-lb (21 kg-cm) of torque [finger tight, then about 1/4 turn tighter] with a
wrench. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. You have to install mounting bolts of the proper
length. If a bolt is too long, the extra length of threaded rod that extends above the
radome base should be cut off.

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Figure 2-7 Tighten the nuts from below

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3. Remove the screw and wire tie holding the Antenna. Please refer to Figures 2-8
below.

Figure 2-8 Fixed the Forms and Wire Ties

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 2.5. ACU Mounting
The ACU may be mounted either horizontally or vertically.
1. The ACU should be placed in a dry location that is convenient for the user.
2. It must be situated in a place that is not susceptible to magnetic interference; nor
must it be situated on a level surface.
3. It should be placed so that the LCD display is visible and the buttons are easily
accessible.

Figure 2-9 KA-80 ACU

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 2.6. Gyro Connection(Optional)
The SuperTrack K4 accepts NMEA-type gyro via NMEA port of the ACU back
panel. Connect the NMEA port with a ships gyro using a 9-pin connector (female
type).

Figure 2-10 NMEA Connector

Figure 2-11 Female-type 9-pin Connector

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Gyro Cable Connection
The cable connection differs according to the type of NMEA. Connect the NMEA
port with the ships gyro, as indicated in Figures 2-12 and 2-13 below.

Pin No. Pin Name

1 RX-
2 RX+
3 TXD
4 Dummy
5 GND
6 Dummy
7 Dummy
8 Dummy
9 Dummy
Table 2-1 Using the pin number of the ACU Connector for the NMEA type

Figure 2-12 Cable Connection NMEA 422/485

Figure 2-13 Cable Connection NMEA 232

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NOTE: KA-80 ACU can accept the various format of NMEA, as follow: HDT; HDG;
HDM.

NOTE: SuperTrack K4 will be initializing when NMEA signal is accepted via NMEA.
Installer doesnt need any setting on the ACU and antenna when connects the
NMEA signal.

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 2.7. Cable Connection
For the SuperTrack K4 to work, you must connect the RF cables to your satellite TV
receiver(s). Each RF cable must be an RF (75 ohms) cable fitted with F-type
connectors. The RF cables should already be connected to the antenna base plate.
There should be one ~ four coax cables routed from the ACU to the Antenna unit
according to your configurations. Note that Data and Power are transmitted through a
single coax cable. This cable should be connected to the RF4/ACU labeled RF
connector of the antenna base plate and the connector of the ACU labeled
ANTENNA. The remaining coax cable routing depends on your configuration. Due
to the signal polarization of the satellites, it is possible for the SuperTrack K4 to
support more than two satellite TV receivers aboard a boat. To install more than two
satellite TV receivers/TV pairs, an active multi-switch is placed between the Antenna
Unit and the Satellite TV receivers. The following sections provide details for the
installation of both a single satellite TV receiver and multiple satellite TV receivers.

To connect the SuperTrack K4 to your satellite TV receiver(s), choose one of the

following configurations (based on the number of satellite TV receivers you will
connect to the antenna):

Option 1 - Connecting one satellite TV receiver for one satellite

Option 2 - Connecting multi satellite TV receivers

Connecting one satellite TV receiver for one satellite (Only use the HH
polarity of the satellite)

One satellite TV receiver for one satellite is the simplest type of cable installation.
Only two coaxial cables should be connected between the antenna unit and the
satellite TV receiver, as shown in Figure 2-14. One end of the RF cable should already
be connected to the connector labeled RF4 on the base of the SuperTrack K4
antenna. Connect the other end of the RECEIVER cable to the satellite TV receiver
connector labeled LNB, ANT/SAT, or satellite IN. And, the RF4/ACU connector of
the antenna base plate must also be connected to the ANTENNA connector of the
ACU. In this configuration, every satellite should be selected manually using the ACU.

NOTE: Before you connect an RF cable to a satellite TV receiver, turn on the satellite
TV receiver and TV and verify that there is no AC voltage on the satellite TV receivers

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input connector, as measured between the center conductor and the shield. If AC
voltage is present on the connector, DO NOT connect the RF cable until you have
corrected the problem. This is a potentially dangerous condition that will damage the
antennas electronics.

Figure 2-14 One Satellite TV Receiver Installation

Connecting multi satellite TV receivers (Use of the all polarity of satellite)

In European systems that come with a Quattro LNB (optional Quad LNB), all four
RF outputs from the SuperTrack K4 antenna should be connected to the multi-
switch. Connect each of the satellite TV receivers inputs to the output connectors
on the multi-switch. Connect the multi-switch unit in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Figure 2-15 shows an example of a European multi-
switch (4 inputs and 4 outputs) configuration.

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 RF1: Low Band Vertical
RF2: Low Band Horizontal
RF3: High Band Vertical
RF4: High Band Horizontal

RF4/
RF1 RF2 RF3 ACU

RF RF RF RF

Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal

/Low /Low /High /High
ANTENNA RECEIVER
4X4
Multiswitch Antenna Control Unit
(ACU)
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

110~220VAC PC
50~60Hz Diagnostics

IRD #2 IRD #3 IRD #4

SAT IN TV
Master IRD

Figure 2-15 Four Satellites TV Receivers Installation with European LNB

NOTE: If you want use more satellite TV receivers than four, you can choose 8
outputs or 16 outputs.

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3. Operation
3.1. Front Panel Functions

1. MENU button Press the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the
set-up mode. When you want to escape from the set-up mode, press MENU again
for more than 3 seconds. Another function of the MENU button is that of checking
the error message when the K4 makes an error. When the error LED is on, press
the MENU button briefly. Then, you will be able to see the hexadecimal error
message. Please press the NEXT button for about 2 seconds to clear the error. If
you press MENU briefly again, you can go back to normal operation.

NOTE: KA-80 ACU can display the error message as binary. Press the MENU
button and press NEXT button for 3 seconds. Then, you will be able to see the
binary error message.

NOTE: Operator can make sure the communication status of ACU and antenna as
below when press MENU and press SEARCH shortly again. Packet means the
number of command from ACU, loss means the number of loss on the PCU. The
more loss this display, communication status is not good.

Figure 3- 1 Packet Loss

2. SLEEP button Press the SLEEP button to enter the sleep mode when antenna
is tracking the satellite. The antenna does not conical scan when the TRACK
button is pressed. It function can reduce the noise of motor when vessel is
anchored at the dock or calm shore. This button is also used to scroll left () in
the menu.

3. NEXT button Press the NEXT button to select your preprogrammed next
satellite. When your desired satellite is displayed, stop pressing NEXT, and then,
after 3 seconds, the antenna automatically searches for your desired satellite.
Use this button when you want to scroll right () in the menu.

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4. M/C button Press M/C for more than 3 seconds to enter computer link via RS
232. When you want to escape from computer link, press M/C for more than 3
seconds. This button is also used to scroll up () in the menu.

5. SEARCH button Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds to re-search for the
current satellite. This button is also used to scroll down () in the menu.

6. PWR button (Power button) Use this button when you want to turn on/off the
antenna unit power.

7. TRACK LED Blinking indicates that the antenna is searching for the satellite.
ON indicates that the antenna is tracking the satellite.
OFF indicates that the antenna is in the stall mode or initializing.

8. GPS LED Blinking indicates that the antenna has distinguished the GSP but that
the GPS data is invalid.
ON indicates that the antenna is receiving valid GPS data.
OFF indicates that the GPS antenna is not installed or is malfunctioning.

9. DiSEqC LED Blinking indicates that DiSEqC option is selected as 22KHz

tone.
ON indicates that the DiSEqC option is selected as DiSEqC 1.2 to switch satellites
automatically.
OFF indicates that the DiSEqC option is disabled. Press the NEXT button to select
the next satellite manually.

10. ERROR LED ON indicates that one or more discrete system errors have occurred.
(Refer to Error Code)
OFF indicates that no errors have occurred.

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Figure 3-2 Antenna Control Unit Front Panel

Figure 3-3 Antenna Control Unit Back Panel

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 3.2. ACU Display Operation

If you turn on the power switch of the antenna control unit, you can view the steps
shown in Figure 3-4 below.

41: Satellite Index Number

ASTRA1. : SAT name
625 : Signal Strength
180 : Calculated Heading Angle
INIT, SRCH, TRACK, SFAIL :
Antenna state
N:049.4 : Latitude Value
E:006.3 : Longitude Value
PI : Pitch Angle
RO : Roll Angle
YA : Yaw Angle

Figure 3-4 Display Flow on the ACU LCD

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Display of the Antenna State
INIT (Initializing): The ACU displays INIT on the LCD when the antenna is
initializing.
SRCH(Searching): The ACU displays SRCH on the LCD when the antenna is
searching for the satellite.
TRCK(Tracking): The ACU displays TRCK on the LCD when the antenna is
tracking the satellite.
SFAIL(Searching Fail): The ACU displays SFAIL on the LCD when antenna isnt
searching for the satellite for 3 minutes or you select a different area from your area.
E:006.3, N:049.4(GPS data): The ACU continuously displays the GPS data on the
LCD. If KA-80 ACU is connected with ships gyro, the ACU displays the ships heading
instead of the roll and pitch, yaw angle, as shown in Fig 3-5 below.
PI(Pitch angle): The ACU displays PI:000.0 on the LCD. It is calculated pitch angle
of vessel by PCU
RO(Roll angle): The ACU displays RO:000.0 on the LCD. It is calculated roll angle
of vessel by PCU
YA(Yaw angle): The ACU displays YA:000.0 on the LCD. It is calculated yaw angle
of vessel by PCU

HALT: If the antenna experiences the same control error twice within 3 minutes, the
PCU isnt supplying the torque to all motors to protect the antenna. In this case,
the ACU will display HALT on the LCD. The antenna continues in halt mode until
the ACU power has been reset.

Figure 3-5 Display of tracking on gyro mode

NOTE: For the first power-on of the GPS antenna, it will take about 5 minutes to
calculate your location from the GPS satellites signals and configure the database.

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NOTE: Do not push any buttons during the self-diagnosis sequence.

NOTE: If operator selects the SLEE MODE ON, the ACU displays the # between
satellite name and status of antenna as shown in Fig 3-6 below.

Figure 3-6 Display on the sleep mode

NOTE: You can see the initial time on the LCD panel as shown in Fig 3-7 below
during initializing. Please dont be rotated vessel during or antenna may be not
searching for satellite.

Figure 3-7 Display the Initializing Time

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 3.3. Set-up Mode

Initial set-up is accomplished by the installer or operator using the SETUP Mode to
configure the system parameters.
Press and hold the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the SETUP
mode. To navigate the menu, press the UP or DOWN button. The set-up mode has
10 sub-menus.

Upgrade
The installer or operator can change and configure the current parameters of the
K4 by computer.
Connect the M&C port of the ACU to the serial port or the USB port of the
computer with an RS-232 cable (Cross: Female to Female), as shown in Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8 Connection ACU with Computer

If you want to connect to the PC, follow Figure 3-9 or Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-9 Computer Link step 1

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 Figure 3-10 Computer Link step 2
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Set Latitude and Longitude
In the event of invalid GPS data or GPS breakdown, you can input the desired
latitude and longitude. Refer to Figure 3-11. This data will be changed if the GPS
data is valid or if the ACU power is reset.

Figure 3-11 Set Latitude & Longitude step

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Program Area
Before you select your satellites, you have to select the service area from among
Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Figure 3-12 Program Area Setting Step

NOTE: The K4 has 80 satellite IDs, and each area has the parameters of 20
satellites, as shown below.
North America: Sat ID 1~20
South America: Sat ID 21~40
Europe: Sat ID 41~60
Asia: Sat ID 61~80

NOTE: If you select a different area from your area, the ACU will display SFAIL
(Searching Fail) on the LCD and the antenna will point toward the appointed
position after initialization.
NOTE: All satellites on the same area share the LNB local frequency.

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Program Satellite
The user can select up to 5 desired satellites on KA-80 ACU. The user has to
select the DiSEqC mode from among either DiSEqC off or the DiSEqC 1.2 or 22
KHz tones before selecting the satellites.
If DiSEqC off is selected, the user can change the desired satellite using the
(Next) button. After selecting the satellites from A to E, the KA-80 ACU changes
the satellite when the user presses the (Next) button.
In the case of 22 KHz, firstly, the ACU commands the antenna to search for the
SAT_A and then, if the ACU receives the 22 KHz tone via the receiver port of the
AUC back panel, the ACU commands the antenna to search for SAT_B. But this
function requires the 22 KHz tone from the satellite TV receiver.

NOTE: If DiSEqC 1.2 is selected, the DiSEqC LED will turn on. Also, the satellite
cannot be changed using the (Next) button.

Press M/C Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds

for 3 seconds Select Program Satellite

Press MENU

Select DiSEqC mode Select satellite

by or by or and Press MENU

Select satellite
Press MENU
by or and Press MENU

Select satellite Select satellite

by or and Press MENU by or and Press MENU

Select satellite
by or and Press MENU

Figure 3-13 Program Satellite Setting Step

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Skew Angle Setting
The K4 calculates the skew angle automatically. However, if the user wants to
change the skew angle, he/she can change the skew angle using the Manual
Mode. The user can also optimize the skew angle when desired satellite has
polarity offset.

Press M/C Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds

for 3 seconds And select Skew Angle Setting

Press MENU

Select mode
by or

Figure 3-14 Setting the Skew Mode

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 a. Auto Mode
In the Auto mode, the ACU displays the skew angle calculated by the PCU. The
K4s default skew mode is auto. The K4 automatically changes the skew angle
when the satellite is changed.

b. Manual Mode
The Installer or Operator can change the skew angle to the desired skew angle,
as shown below.

Figure 3-15 Setting the Skew Angle in Manual Mode

NOTE: C: refers to the current skew angle. A: refers to signal strength. S:

refers to the user setting the skew angle.

c. Trim
User can optimize the default skew angle to find a higher signal level, when
desired satellite has polarity offset. First of all, change the skew angle where
antenna can get higher signal than before using manual mode. And then select
the TRIM and press the MENU. Lastly, select the SAVE and press the MENU.
After save, the skew angle of desired satellite will be changed to new position.

NOTE: Polarity reference of satellite is the equator. However some satellites

polarity is other position not the equator for various reasons. And there is polarity
offset between calculated skew angle by PCU and true skew angle on the satellite

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that polarity reference is not the equator. Therefore installer and user should check
whether there is polarity offset or not. If there is skew offset, skew angle should be
changed to get a higher signal.

Set new skew angle

by or and Press MENU

Press MENU

Select TRIM Press MENU

by or

Select SAVE
Press MENU
by or

Figure 3-16 Steps of TRIM function

d. Reset
Reset is selected when it delete the inputted skew angle. The skew angle on
desired satellite will be changed to initial skew angle after selecting the RESET
mode.

e. Save
Press MENU after selecting the SAVE mode, if you want to save the trim angle
is saved.

f. Exit
Press EXIT to escape to upper menu.

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Satellite Edit
Operator can edit the 5 satellites that be selected satellite on the SAA to SAE. If
you select Satellite Edit, you can change the 5 satellites name.

Figure 3-17 Edit User-Settable Satellite Name

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Satellite Parameter Edit
Operator can edit parameters like frequency and symbol rate, searching standard.
This function is useful when desired transponders parameters are no longer
available.

Press M/C Press M/C and hold for 3 seconds

for 3 seconds Select Sat Parameter Edit

Press MENU

Change the parameter by or

Select YES by or
Press MENU

Change the parameter by or

Press MENU

Change the parameter by or

Press MENU Press MENU

Select YES by or

Figure 3-18 Edit the Satellite Parameters

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4. How to Operate SCS
Installer or operator can change parameters by SCS(SuperTrack Control Software)
Version 1.8.1. Also SCS can show the current status of K4.

4.1. Connect to PC
After connects to the PC like Figure 3-8, runs the SCS. Press M/C and hold 3
seconds or select Upgrade in setup mode.

And then select the COM port of your computer, select baud rate 19200. Lastly
click the DISCONNECT, then K4 is connected with computer.

You can see that CONNECT LED of status panel is on like Figure 4-2. Also, you
can see the current display of ACU LCD. State of antenna is one among Initialize,
Searching Searching Fail, and Tracking, HALT.

1. Select the COM port 2. Select the Baudrate

3. Click the DISCONNECT

Figure 4-1 Connection K4 with PC

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 Connection Staus

Display of LCD

Figure 4-2 Connection Status K4 with PC

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 4.2. Setting the parameters of the satellite
Satellite Select
You can select area and satellite by SCS. Refer to below step and Figure 4-3.

a. Click the Sat Select(F3) or press F3.

b. Select area in Zone Select.
c. Select desired satellite in Satellite Select.
d. Press Send to upload to PCU.

1. Select the Area

2. Select the
desired satellite

3. Click to upload

Figure 4-3 Select Area and Satellite Step

NOTE: K4 has 4 areas(Europe, Asia, North America, and South America). K4 has
parameters of 80 satellites; there are 20 satellites on each area.

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Satellite List Update
You can modify the satellite name and longitude in SCS. SCS program
folder(\Program Files\SuperTrackV3_3) has on text file. The text files name is
SatIDMatch. If you want change the satellite name or longitude, you can modify
this text file and click the List Update, select the changed text file. Then satellite
name or longitude is changed in satellite list. But changed satellite is only changed
the display name and longitude on the SCS. If you want to change the satellite
parameters, you have to change the satellite parameters in Sat Setting(F4).

Click

Figure 4-4 Satellite List Update Step 1

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Figure 4-5 Satellite List Update Step 2

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Edit Satellite Parameters
If select user settable satellite or desired satellites parameters are not correct,
you can change the select satellites parameters. Refer to below step and Figure 4-
6.

a. Click the Sat Setting(F4) or press F4 after select the desired satellite.
b. Click the Sat Info Request to update from PCU. Then target satellites
parameters are uploading to parameters panel from PCU.
c. If you want to change the LNB local frequency, input the new local frequency
and click the OK button to upload to PCU.
d. Change the satellite parameter and click each OK button to upload to PCU. (If
not click after change the parameters, changed parameters are not upload to
PCU)
e. Press Save to save changed parameters.

3. Satellite 4. OK
Parameters Buttons

2.LNB Local
Frequency 5. Click to
Save

1.Click

Figure 4-6 Edit Satellite Parameters

NOTE: LNB local frequency is same in same area.
NOTE: Should click the Save to save the changed parameters to PCU.

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SAT ID means satellite index like below.
ID 1~20: North America
ID 21~40: South America
ID 41~60: Europe
ID 61~80: Asia

NOTE: There are no some satellites on the satellite list of SCS. However you can
select other satellites as below method.

a. Input the SAT ID(1~80), and click the OK.

b. Click the Sat Info Request, and then the parameters of desired SAT ID will
be uploading to parameter panel.

1. Input the
SAT ID 2.Click

3. Click

Figure 4-7 Edit Satellite Parameters

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Search Ref means K4s searching reference that used reference during the search
the satellite.
AGC THD: Search higher AGC level than preset AGC threshold level in PCU.
C/N THD: Search higher C/N level than preset C/N threshold level in PCU.
CLock: Search the target DVB Carrier lock(Default).

Track Ref means K4s tracking reference that used reference during the track the
satellite.
AGC: Track the highest AGC level(Default).
C/N: Track the highest C/N level.
RSSD(Receive Signal Detector): Track the highest RSSD value(It is currently
not available).

RX Polarity means RX polarity of satellite.

Horizontal/Vertical

THRD Level means threshold level if searching reference is AGC THD or C/N THD.

Polarity means voltage and tone of LNB. K4s default is HH

Linear LNB(Horizontal/Vertical, High/Low)
HH(18V, 22KHz)
HL(18V, 0KHz)
VH(13V, 22KHz)
VL(13V, 0KHz)

Circular LNB(Left Handed/Right Handed, High/Low)

LH(18V, 22KHz)
LL(18V, 0KHz)
RH(13V, 22KHz)
RL(13V, 0KHz)

SCH STD means Searching standard.

Auto: PCU automatically search the carrier.
DVB S1: search the DVB S1 carrier.
DVB S2: Search the DVB S2 carrier.
DSS(Digital Satellite System): US standard

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LNB Freq means RX frequency of satellite.

Symbol means symbol rate of satellite.

NOTE: In case of tracking reference is AGC, adjacent satellites carrier can affect
desired satellites carrier as below Figure 4-8. Some satellites have the adjacent
satellite interferences the same reason as above. So should set the tracking
reference to C/N in these satellites.

Figure 4-8 Affection of neighborhood satellite

NOTE: If select the Auto in SCH STD, K4s searching time is slower than select
the DVB S1 or DVB S2.

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 4.3. Skew Control
You can select skew mode(Auto or Manual) by SCS. Also change the skew
angle at desired skew angle using Manual mode.

Change the skew angle on manual mode

a. Input the desired skew angle in Desired Manual Angle.
b. Click the Skew Manual, then skew move to desired angle.

Input The Desired

Skew Angle

Skew Mode Setting

Figure 4-9 Change the Skew Angle on Manual Mode

NOTE: In case of K4s skew is manual mode, K4s skew is not changed when
switch the satellite or change the vessel position(longitude, latitude).

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 Set the peak trim
Skew angle automatically calculated by PCU, but sometimes satellite has skew offset.
In this case, you have to set the peak to track a higher quality. Refer to below step and
Figure 4-10. This function is same with TRIM on the ACU.
a. Change the skew angle on skew manual mode after select the desired satellite
that has skew offset.
b. Look at the Quality, then search higher quality by change of skew.
c. Click the Set To Peak, after search a higher quality.
d. Click the Peak Save to save changed peak.
e. Then, K4s skew is moving to changed skew angle when select this satellite.

Current Skew Angle

Current Signal Level(Quality)

Figure 4-10 Setting Peak Trim

NOTE: If you want reset the peak, click the Peak Reset and click the Peak Save.

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 4.4. Antenna State
You can see the current state of K4 by SCS like below. Click the Antenna State or
press F6.

AHRS
Status 2
Data
Status 1

Target
Satellite

Signal
Level
GPS
Data
Heading
Angle

Figure 4-11 Antenna State

Current Status of antenna
User can check the status of antenna, which are status of run and sleep, carrier
lock, tracking and searching and tracking reference, GPS state, searching standard,
searching method.

Target Satellite
User can look at the SAT ID and longitude of target satellite.

Signal Level
User can see the signal level of target satellite as AGC and C/N when antenna is
tracking the satellite. In case of satellite with weak signal, AGC is about 1700 and
C/N is about 3500. Also in normal signal level, AGC is about 1800 and C/N is

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about 3600. However these values can be changed by a weather condition or other
reasons.

GPS Data
User can check the current GPS data.

Heading Angle
SCS displays the ships heading angle when ACU accepts the NMEA signal from
ships gyro via NMEA port.

AHRS Data
K4 has IMU(Inertial Measurement Unit) to measure the roll and pitch, yaw angle.
These values are used to search for and track the satellite. Also skew angle is
automatically changing using these values when vessel is rolling.
AHRS math roll and pitch, yaw are calculated by inverse kinematics when
antenna is tracking the satellite. Also this AHRS math yaw angle is displayed on
the ACU when antenna is tracking the satellite as below. This value is reliable to
use the heading angel of vessel when gyro compass is broken.

Figure 4-12 AHRS math yaw

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C/N Graph
You can see the graph of C/N on Antenna State.

Graph of C/N

Figure 4-13 C/N Graph

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 4.5. Installer
Installer and operator can monitor the status of antenna using installer panel. Also
they can select the searching mode, which are manual pointing and manual
searching, auto searching. And can set the skew trim. Click the Installer or press
F7.

NOTE: After change the skew trim angle and reset the skew trim angle, you must click
the SAVE to save to PCU.

Figure 4-14 Saving the Initial Value

Skew Setting
Method of skew trim is same with Skew Control(F5) panel.

Set GPS
SCS is set the GPS data, when GPS data is not valid or breakdown.

a. Input the latitude and longitude.

b. If change the North or South and East or West, click the North or
South and East or West

c. Click the Set GPS

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 Figure 4-15 Setting the GPS Data

NOTE: If click the Cur Value, current GPS data is displayed in GSP panel when
GPS is available.

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 Manual Pointing
Antenna is pointing toward desired position where is inputted by user. Antenna
realizes the BOW mark on the Radome base when ACU is not connected with
ships gyro.
a. Press the Manual Point to stop the searching.

b. Input the desired elevation and azimuth angle.

c. Press the Pointing to move to desired position.

1. Click 3. Click

2. Input the
Desired Value

Figure 4-16 Manual Pointing

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Manual Searching
Antenna starts the searching from desired position where is inputted by user.
a. Press the Manual Search to stop the searching.

b. Input the desired elevation and azimuth angle.

c. Press the Searching to move to desired position.

3. Click

1. Click

2. Input the
Desired Value

Figure 4-17 Manual Searching

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 Graph
You can see the antenna parameters graph by SCS. Refer to below step.

a. Select item(Reference, CurSate, Error, Voltage),

b. Select sub menus (1~9), then click the on button of selected submenus.

c. Click the Axis Set to set the axis set, then change maximum and minimum
value of graph.

d. Click the Data OFF to see the graph.

e. Click the Data ON to stop the graph.

4. Click the Data OFF

to Run the Graph

3. Set th Max and

Min Value of Graph

1. Select the
Desired Item

2. Click the ON
to Select the Submenus

Figure 4-18 Graph View

NOTE: Click the HELP button, then you can see the index of graph.

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Appendix A: Example of Setting the
Satellites Parameters Using SCS

The K4 has 80 satellite parameters. You can input or change the satellite
parameters if there is no desired satellite.
If you want to input the desired satellite parameters in User 1, please follow the
steps outlined below.

Satellite Longitude RF Frequency Symbol Rate Polarity

Astra1 E19.2 12,692MHz 22,000KHz Horizontal
Table A-1 Default Satellite Parameters in Astra1(Sat ID : 41)

Satellite Longitude RF Frequency Symbol Rate Polarity

Astra1 E19.2 12,266MHz 27,500KHz Horizontal
Table A-2 Desired Satellite Parameters

Connect ACU with PC and press and hold 2~3 seconds the M/C of ACU front
panel
Run the SCS Ver. 1.8.1
Click the DISCONNECT

Click the Sat Select or press F3

Select the EUROPE in Zone Select
Select the (S:58)023.5E Astra2ConLow/User1 in Satellite Select
Click the Send to upload to PCU.

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 1. Select the Area

2. Select the S:59 23.5E

Astra2ConHigh/User1

3. Click to upload

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Click the Sat Setting or press the F4
Click the Sat Info Request to request the desired satellites parameters, then sat
ID 59 satellites parameters is updating in Satellite Setting Panel

Change the LNB Freq, Symbol like below Figure.

Click the OK in right side of changed parameters to upload to PCU.

3. Click

1. Change the RX Frequency

2. Change the Symbol Rate

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Click the SAVE to save to PCU.

Click to Save

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Click the Auto Search to search the satellite

Click to Start
the Searching

Then K4 search and track the desired satellite.

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Appendix B: Error Code Definition
If there is a problem with the antenna, you can check the error code on the ACU
and SCS. Press the MENU button on the front panel of the ACU when the error
LED is on. Then, you will see the hexadecimal error code, as shown in Fig B-1
below. Also, you can see the binary error code when press the NEXT button and
hold for 3 seconds

Figure B-1 Error Code on ACU

You will also be able to see the hexadecimal error code on the SCS V 1.8.1, as
shown in Figure B-2 below.

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 Error LED

Error Code

Figure B-2 Error Code on SCS

Table C-1 shows the error code definition, but this is a binary code. Thus, you
must convert the hexadecimal code to a binary code to confirm the error.

EX 1) Hexadecimal error code: 0X 50 00 00 00

Convert to binary error code: 0X 01010000 00000000 00000000 00
15 error of FF(1) means that the satellite information is not acceptable (i.e.
the satellite longitude or current antenna latitude and longitude information
is not acceptable).
17 error of FF(1) refers to searching fail.

EX 2) The hexadecimal error code: 0X 20 00 00 07

Convert to the binary error code: 0X 00100000 00000000 00000000 07
Error refers to the 7th error of the DBS tuner error.
07 means the LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity range. This
could indicate that the LNB voltage is not switching or that the LNB voltage is
shorted

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 Error Code Define
PCU Version: after K 1.00

Syntax: 0x: FF(1) FF(2) FF(3) FF(4)

0x FF (1) =18171615 14131211b

11: Not used
12: Not used
13: Not used
14 Not used
15: Satellite information is not acceptable (satellite longitude or current
antenna latitude, longitude information)(clear if normal state)
16: DBS tuner error
17: Searching fail
18: Not used

0x FF (2) =18171615 14131211b

11: PCU DSP EEPROM reading or writing error
12: Roll acceleration sensor not in valid range
13: Pitch acceleration sensor not in valid range
14: Roll gyro scope not in valid range
15: Pitch gyro scope not in valid range
16: yaw gyro scope not in valid range
17: Ship Rotate over 50degree during initialization
18: Not used

0x FF (3) =18171615 14131211b

11: Elevation Min Limit Switch error during initialize
12: Skew Max Limit Switch error during initialize
13: Skew Min Limit Switch error during initialize
14: Azimuth Max Limit Switch error during initialize
15: Azimuth Min Limit Switch error during initialize
16: Not used
17: Not used
18: Not used

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 0x FF (4)
0x01: System has restarted
0x02: Not used
0x03: Not used
0x04: Not used.
0x05: Not used
0x06: A tuner I2C bus failure has occurred.
0x07: The LNB polarity voltage is not within the LNB polarity range. This
could indicate that the LNB voltage is not switching or that the LNB
voltage is shorted
0x08: The LNB signal level is below a valid range. Or this could indicate
no LNB connected

Table B-1 Error Code Definition

NOTE: To clear the error by perforce after checking the error, press the NEXT
button on the ACU.

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Appendix C: Specifications
Above Deck

Antenna Dish Diameter 39cm (15) Antenna Dimensions 50cm(H) x 47cm(D))

Antenna Weight 9Kg Radome Material Plastic

Minimum EIRP 49 dBW Azimuth Range 690

Quattro/Quad,
Skew Control Automatic LNB
Circular(Option)

Ship's Motion Roll & Pitch 25 Tracking Speed More than 50/ sec

Platform 3-axis Elevation Angle +7 to +85

GPS Yes Vibration Damper N/A

DiSEqC DiSEqC 1.2 Temperature -25C to +55C

Humidity Up to 100% @ 40C

Below Deck

ACU Size 290 x 160 x 44mm External I/O RS232C

Input Power 110/220 VAC Gyro Compass Input NMEA

Packing

Size 52 x 52 x 67cm Gross Weight 22Kg

Packed by Paper carton

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Appendix D: Satellite Information
North America
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
01 061.5-W EchoStar3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,574,000 21,500,000 Conus
02 072.5-W DirecTV 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,239,000 20,000,000
03 082.0-W Nimiq 4 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,428,000 20,000,000
04 091.0-W Nimiq 1 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,341,000 20,000,000 Canada
05 101.0-W DirecTV1R RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
06 110.0-W Echo810/Direc 5 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,486,000 20,000,000 -
07 119.0-W Echo7/Direc 7S RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,370,000 20,000,000 Conus
08 121.0-W Echostar9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,972,000 20,000,000 Ku
09 129.0-W Ciel2 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,457,000 21,500,000 Conus
10 072.0-W AMC-6 VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,148,000 2,573,000 Ku
North&
11 101.0-W AMC4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,060,000 26,700,000
Central America
12 97.0-W Galaxy19 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,152,000 20,000,000 North America KU
13 89.0-W Galaxy28 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,787,000 15,915,000 North America KU
14 101.0-W User 4 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
15 101.0-W User 5 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
16 101.0-W User 6 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
17 101.0-W User 7 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
18 101.0-W User 8 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
19 101.0-W User 9 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000
20 101.0-W User 10 RH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,224,000 20,000,000

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South America
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
21 095.0-W Galaxy3C LL 0 DSSQ Auto 11,690,000 20000000 Latin America
22 113.0-W SatMex6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,080,000 25,645,000 Ku2
23 058.0-W Intelsat9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,160,000 30,000,000 Mexico
24 058.0-W User 1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
25 058.0-W User 2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
26 058.0-W User 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
27 058.0-W User 4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
28 058.0-W User 5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
29 058.0-W User 6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
30 058.0-W User 7 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
31 058.0-W User 8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
32 058.0-W User 9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
33 058.0-W User 10 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
34 058.0-W User 11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
35 058.0-W User 12 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
36 058.0-W User 13 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
37 058.0-W User 14 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
38 058.0-W User 15 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
39 058.0-W User 16 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico
40 058.0-W User 17 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,960,000 30,000,000 Mexico

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Europe
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
41 19.2E Astra1H HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,692,000 22,000,000 1H
42 28.2E Astra2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,836,000 27,500,000 2A North
43 28.2.0E Astra2B HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,032,000 27,500,000 2B South
44 30.0W Hispasat 1C HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,931,000 27,500,000 Europe
45 13.0E Hotbird9 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,654,000 27,500,000 Europe
46 13.0E Hotbird8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,015,000 27,500,000 Europe
47 4.8E SiriuK4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,919,000 27,500,000 Nordic BSS
Nordic & Central,
48 0.8W Thor3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,476,000 28,000,000
Eastern Europe
49 26.0E Bard6 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,843,000 27,500,000 BSS
50 7.0W Nilesat102 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,996,000 27,500,000 Middle East
51 42.0E Turksat2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,015,000 27,500,000 East
52 7.0E Eutelsat W3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,690,000 2,894,00 Europe B
53 15.8E Eutelsat Seasat1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,525,000 30,000,00 Fixed
54 10.0E Eutelsat W2A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,522,000 2,893,000 Europe
55 39.0E Hellasat2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,524,000 30,000,000 F1
56 5.0W Atlantic Bird 3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,543,000 27,500,000 Super
57 4.0W Amos3 HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,389,000 27,500,000 Europe H
58 23.5E Astra2ConL HL 0 DVBQ Auto 10,803,000 22,000,000 1E H FSS
59 23.5E Astra2ConH HH 0 DVBQ Auto 10,983,600 8,052,000 F2
60 39.0E Ipcopter HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,514,000 3,000,000 F2

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Asia
Satellite Polarity & FEC FEC Frequency Symbol
Sat ID Satellite Name NID Beam
Longitude LO Band Mode Rate (KHz) Rate(KHz)
61 116.0E KOR3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 11,747,000 21,300,000 South Korea
62 110.0E N-Sat 110 LH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,551,000 29,915,000 Japan
63 75.0E ABS1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,579,000 22,000,000 South
64 128.0E JCSAT3A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,408,000 21,096,000
65 124.0E JCSAT4A HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,432,000 21,096,000 Japan
66 166.0E Intelsat8 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,462,000 2,222,000 NE Asia
67 144.0E Superbird C2 VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,508,000 21,096,000 Japan
68 95.0E NSK4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,647,000 27,500,000 India
69 156.0E Optus C1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,689,000 27,800,000 NB
70 160.0E Optus D1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,613,000 14,294,000 NB
71 152.0E Optus D2 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,644,000 22,500,000 NANZ
72 95.0E NSK4 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,729,000 26,400,00 NE Asia
73 95.0E NSK4 HL 0 DVBQ Auto 11,676,000 27,500,000 SE Asia
74 108.2E NSS11 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,431,000 30,000,000 NE Asia
75 88.0E ST1 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,642,000 24,000,000 K1
76 78.5E Thaicom5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,720,000 30,000,000 Thailand
77 146.0E ABS5 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,581,000 25,600,000 Ku
78 91.5E Measat3 HH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,523,000 27,500,000 South Asia
79 105.5E Asiasat 3S VH 0 DVBQ Auto 12,683,000 5,800,000 South Asia
80 132.0E Vinasat1 H 0 DVBQ Auto 11,090,000 28,125,000 Ku

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Appendix E: Radome and Antenna Mounting Holes Layout

Figure E-1 K4 Plastic Radome Layout

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